Module Descriptors
APPLIED DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING
SPOR70765
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 25
Independent Study Hours: 125
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 60%
- LEARNING DIARY weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
Your study on this module will provide you with a knowledge of the features and diagnostic perspectives of each type of imaging technology furnishing you with a mechanism of assessing how best to select the particular type of technology in your own practice. Particular focus will be on:
Investigating the diagnostic capability of X-rays
Introduction and continued development of Computer Tomography (CT) scanners.
Alternative imaging modalities, ultrasound and MR scanning
Imaging that provides modalities that do not employ ionising radiation..
You will be asked to reflect on your current practice and to assess how applied imaging can push forward the boundaries of your professional diagnostic scope of practice.
Investigating the diagnostic capability of X-rays
Introduction and continued development of Computer Tomography (CT) scanners.
Alternative imaging modalities, ultrasound and MR scanning
Imaging that provides modalities that do not employ ionising radiation..
You will be asked to reflect on your current practice and to assess how applied imaging can push forward the boundaries of your professional diagnostic scope of practice.
Module Learning Strategies
Seminar style 10 hours
Lecture 5 hours
Task based activity 5 hours
Workshop 5 hours
TOTAL = 25 SCHEDULED LEARNING HOURS
All pre course reading materials, course documentation and power point presentations delivered during contact weekends will be available through blackboard. Students are encouraged to participate in the discussion forums within blackboard to enhance the teaching / learning experience
The learning strategies of the module is centred on an interactive assessment strategy employed through the use of portfolio building, of which a fuller explanation and detailed rationale is contained in the introduction to the student handbook. The general mode of delivering this module is through seminar and workshop activities using role-play, video, published papers and practical work/case studies etc., as illustrations. A feature of the delivery will be the use of discussions with the students, based on evidence that they have gathered for their portfolio and through this, they will be encouraged to reflect on their previous and current work. Formal lectures (about 5 hours of University class contact time) will only be used to ensure particular points of knowledge. These will be a stimulant to work and debate elsewhere in the delivery with, seminars, group work and practical activities (about 20 hours of University class contact time). In the design of this module particular emphasis has been placed on a strategy to integrate the whole process of knowledge delivery, clinical application and assessment. It is designed to ensure that all strands of the educational experience contribute to learning and to giving the student the confidence to enter research and debate in the clinical setting. Group work will assure that clinical experiences are shared as part of the overall learning process.
Pre module Preparation 10 hours
Reading and research 50 hours
Self directed study 40 hours
Assessment preparation 25 hours
TOTAL = 125 INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS
Lecture 5 hours
Task based activity 5 hours
Workshop 5 hours
TOTAL = 25 SCHEDULED LEARNING HOURS
All pre course reading materials, course documentation and power point presentations delivered during contact weekends will be available through blackboard. Students are encouraged to participate in the discussion forums within blackboard to enhance the teaching / learning experience
The learning strategies of the module is centred on an interactive assessment strategy employed through the use of portfolio building, of which a fuller explanation and detailed rationale is contained in the introduction to the student handbook. The general mode of delivering this module is through seminar and workshop activities using role-play, video, published papers and practical work/case studies etc., as illustrations. A feature of the delivery will be the use of discussions with the students, based on evidence that they have gathered for their portfolio and through this, they will be encouraged to reflect on their previous and current work. Formal lectures (about 5 hours of University class contact time) will only be used to ensure particular points of knowledge. These will be a stimulant to work and debate elsewhere in the delivery with, seminars, group work and practical activities (about 20 hours of University class contact time). In the design of this module particular emphasis has been placed on a strategy to integrate the whole process of knowledge delivery, clinical application and assessment. It is designed to ensure that all strands of the educational experience contribute to learning and to giving the student the confidence to enter research and debate in the clinical setting. Group work will assure that clinical experiences are shared as part of the overall learning process.
Pre module Preparation 10 hours
Reading and research 50 hours
Self directed study 40 hours
Assessment preparation 25 hours
TOTAL = 125 INDEPENDENT STUDY HOURS
Module Additional Assessment Details
An ASSIGMENT length 1800-2400 words weighted at 60%.
A Learning diary 1200-1600 words based on CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 40%.
The assignment details your study of different imaging modalities and your reflection on how you will use this in your future practice. LOs 1 - 5
The learning diary will demonstrate how you developed the argument presented in your assignment.
LOs 1 - 5
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Biomechanics suite of modules are normally delivered in seminar style teaching, which involves encouraging students to engage in discussion/ debate or at the contact sessions. This provides opportunities for constructive feedback which will come from students involvement in informal and formal presentation. The presentations can either involve a group of students or individuals presenting their own case studies. Module staff also provide formative feedback through tutorials and blackboard discussion groups.
A Learning diary 1200-1600 words based on CLINICAL PRACTICE weighted at 40%.
The assignment details your study of different imaging modalities and your reflection on how you will use this in your future practice. LOs 1 - 5
The learning diary will demonstrate how you developed the argument presented in your assignment.
LOs 1 - 5
Both elements of assessment must be passed
Additional Assessment Details (include formative feedback / assessment):
Biomechanics suite of modules are normally delivered in seminar style teaching, which involves encouraging students to engage in discussion/ debate or at the contact sessions. This provides opportunities for constructive feedback which will come from students involvement in informal and formal presentation. The presentations can either involve a group of students or individuals presenting their own case studies. Module staff also provide formative feedback through tutorials and blackboard discussion groups.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
The module is aimed at all allied health professionals who are involved in musculoskeletal practice.
Module Texts
Berquist, T. (2002) Musculoskeletal imaging companion USA, Lippincott Williams and Wilkins,
Manaster, B. , Dissler, D., and May, D. (2001) 2nd ed. Musculoskeletal imaging: the requisites. USA, Mosby
Miller, T., Finzel, K. (eds.) (2000) Musculoskeletal imaging USA, McGraw-Hill,
Stoller, S. (2001) Pocket radiologist: musculoskeletal: Top 100 diagnoses. USA, W B Saunders.
Yu, J. (2001) Musculoskeletal imaging: case review USA, Mosby
Manaster, B. , Dissler, D., and May, D. (2001) 2nd ed. Musculoskeletal imaging: the requisites. USA, Mosby
Miller, T., Finzel, K. (eds.) (2000) Musculoskeletal imaging USA, McGraw-Hill,
Stoller, S. (2001) Pocket radiologist: musculoskeletal: Top 100 diagnoses. USA, W B Saunders.
Yu, J. (2001) Musculoskeletal imaging: case review USA, Mosby
Module Resources
In addition to standard library and IT facilities; the students in this module will require:
Anatomical models
Presentation tools - (computer facilities)
Anatomical models
Presentation tools - (computer facilities)